If your trip to Puerto Morelos is all organized but your itinerary is looking a little empty, let us give you a helping hand.Plan a stop at Puerto Morelos Town Square. It’s one sight you’ll find on many travelers’ must-do lists. If you still have room on that itinerary, Puerto Morelos Reef and Crococun Zoo will keep you amused too.

Situated 20 miles away and offering a range of things to do, Playa del Carmen draws visitors year-round. Come and discover what keeps them coming back. You may also like to check out the sights of Cancun. It’s about 20 miles from Puerto Morelos and has some great things to offer.

Puerto Morelos is home to some gorgeous coastal areas, and what better way to explore them than from behind the wheel of your own rental car. See what interesting treasures you can find peppered beside the water at one of these awesome beaches:

• Paradise Beach (8 miles away).
• Maroma Beach (10 miles away).
• Delfines Beach (16 miles away).

A rental car allows you to get around the best sights easily in Puerto Morelos. If you’re traveling on a shoestring and want to make your budget go further, a mini or a compact is a great choice. These zippy cars are affordable to run and easy to park. If you’ve got the kids in tow, a full-size car will give you all the space you need.

First of all, there’s a broad range of luxury rental vehicles on offer in Puerto Morelos. What you go with will depend on what you’re willing to spend and the activities you’ve got planned. Specialty vehicles are hard to beat if you’re all about mod cons and comfort. If you want to indulge yourself, why not book an SUV with all the bells and whistles, or perhaps an upmarket medium-sized sedan? Otherwise, if you just need a car to get you around town at the cheapest price possible, maybe go for an economy vehicle (or something else that won’t blow your budget).

Motorists drive on the right-hand side of the road in Puerto Morelos. Even though it may seem similar to home, it’s a good idea to drive more cautiously in new and unfamiliar destinations.

Finding a car space in Puerto Morelos won’t be too challenging. Of course, it depends on where you are and when — it could be a bit tricky parking right in the center during peak periods.

Speed limits vary across Puerto Morelos, but usually range from 60km/h to 110km/h. Most residential areas have a maximum speed of 60km/h unless stated otherwise.

Generally speaking, your chosen car rental company will bill the amount listed on the fine to your credit card, including local surcharges and taxes. Or they may provide your contact details to the relevant local authority, who’ll then issue a fine straight to you.

As is the case in many places, standard cell phone usage is not allowed while behind the wheel in Puerto Morelos. An exception applies for hands-free or Bluetooth functions. Just ensure you maintain focus on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit while driving in Puerto Morelos is 0.08%. If a big night is on the cards, leave your car behind and organize a different way of getting home instead.

You aren’t allowed to turn at a red light in Puerto Morelos. If you come across one, enjoy a couple of mindful moments until the light turns green.

Although there are a small number of exceptions, seat belts are compulsory in Benito Juárez.